Instead Of Making A Meal Of This Chipmunk, A Cat Decided To Befriend It Instead

We hold certain truths to be self-evident. One of those truths is that cats really, really hate rodents.

Or do they? When this girl's cat was outside, it came across a critter that would normally fall into prey-animal territory. The creature in question? A little chipmunk. Normally, you'd think that such an encounter would end in tragedy. That day, however, the cat was more interested in friendship than lunch.

If you have cats, you know that scenes like the one pictured below normally don't end well.

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But all this feline wanted was a friend!

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We all think we can predict our pets' behaviors, but this furball just proved us all wrong.

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I mean...come on. It doesn't get cuter than that!

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Oh wait, yes it does.

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"See, Mom? I can play nice!"

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The best friendships are sometimes the least expected. Who says cats and mice (or chipmunks) can't be buddies? Certainly not these two!

source : http://www.viralnova.com/chipmunk-cat/

Here Are 15 Cleaning Tips That Every Neat Freak Should Know

Here are two words that my mother would never have used to describe me five or six years ago: neat freak.

Like most adolescents, I was way more focused on gaining any sense of control over my personal life and figuring out how to be a person than I was on cleaning my room. After all, nothing says "I'm spiraling out of control" quite like swimming through laundry to get to your bed every night.

I'm happy to report, however, that I've since gotten everything together and turned into an adult human who is actually weirdly obsessive about the cleanliness of her apartment. (You're welcome, Mom.) For my fellow neat freaks out there, here are a few clever tricks that we all should know.

1. Use Mr. Clean Magic Erasers for everything. They're especially great for glass shower doors!

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They might also be good for getting scuffs off your bumper when you're 17 and you have no idea how cars work. They might.

2. Give sponges a little zap in the microwave for a few seconds to sanitize them when you ultimately forget to buy new sponges at the supermarket 30 times in a row.

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3. Get rid of gunk on your toaster by scrubbing it away with a mixture of cream of tartar and water.

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4. Combine equal parts Dawn dish soap, white vinegar, and club soda to clean water stains off of upholstery.

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5. Fill a dish wand with dish soap and vinegar to easily clean your shower.

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6. Clean mildew out of front-loading washers by soaking a towel in bleach and warm water and giving the gasket a good scrub.

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7. Instead of coaxing a stain out of the carpet with harsh chemicals, place a damp cloth over the spot and go over it with an iron, allowing steam to release it.

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8. Mix baking soda, dish detergent, and vinegar to scrub dingy cabinets.

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9. Strap some microfiber cloths to your tongs to clean dusty blinds.

10. Dirty dishwasher? That's not cute. Clean it with soda and Kool-Aid mix. You read that correctly.

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11. After cleaning your faucet, keep things shiny and water-resistant by rubbing fixtures with wax paper.

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12. Make your glass cooktop all shiny and new by scrubbing gently with a mixture of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap.

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13. Bring the shine factor back to your stainless steel appliances by cleaning them with Pledge.

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14. Get rid of pesky rings on wood with this mixture of olive oil and salt.

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15. Since unholy heathens like to place price tag stickers smack in the middle of mirrors, you should grab a bottle of orange essential oil to clean up sticky residue.

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Which of these will you try? All I'm saying is that my oven has a date with some Pledge.

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source:http://www.viralnova.com/neat-freak-tips/

This Is What Summer Looks Like In Australia...NOPE!

Summer is pretty much upon us over here in North America, but as beautiful weather begins to grace our shores, it leaves behind the wonderful lands on the other side of the world. While there are plenty of people who will be sad to see summer leave, there are likely just as many who are excited to watch it go -- specifically those folks in Australia.

You see, summer in the land Down Under isn't just hot as Hell. Oh no. It is the kind of weather that tends to bring out the worst of the creepy-crawly bugs and the slew of other horrible creatures that call Australia home. Take, for example, this giant pile of nope that was found in the backyard of Redditor Devilheart.

You might not be able to pick it out in this pictures since it does have disturbingly good camouflage.

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Oh wait, there it is! And what is it, exactly? Well, from what we can tell, this is a massive golden silk orb-weaver spider.

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They are known to bite, but only if provoked. Typically, this species tries to have as little interaction with humans as possible.

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Luckily for Devilheart, the golden orb-weaver's venom is not deadly to humans. The pain associated with its bite, however, is not pleasant.

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I'd like to think that not long after those pictures were taken, Devilheart grabbed some body spray and a lighter and went to town by destroying this horrible creature. Then again, that might just be wishful thinking on my part.
source:http://www.viralnova.com/giant-spider-nope/

The GROSS Reason You Need To Stop Picking The Skin Around Your Nails Immediately

Did you know 2 out of 7 people bite and consume skin around their nails? Okay, you know that. But did you also know that it is a form of cannibalism? Yes, it may sound weird but it is true. Eating human flesh, no matter whether it is our or others comes in act of cannibalism. The technical term for habit of biting skin is called Dermatophagia, which comes from two Greek words, Derma means skin and phagia means eating. Fingers are the most common body part being eaten.

Besides, just being a form of cannibalism, biting of skin around nails is very nasty and gross habit. Here in this post we are sharing some gross reason for why you need to stop picking the skin around nails. Have a look.

#1. This Is Exactly What Wolf Do.

  

In medical literature, people who chew on their skin (finger or any other body part) are often called as "wolf biters," because that is exactly what wolves do when they are trapped. But the name "Dermatophagia" is more scientific

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#2. Invite Bacterial Infection.

  

Picking of skin around the nails expose many open area and this attract bacterial infection. Most common of them is fingers sores. Finger sores make your fingertips to be appears like pool of pus. It looks disgusting and it is also very painful.

#3. Can Damage Your Nails.

  

Skin picking and nails damage happens side-by-side. Eating skin around finger tips might result in permanent shortening of nails. In extreme cases nails also falls down from their places.

People do this due to boredom or stress, but it is really dangerous for your health. If you are suffering from this problem and want to get rid of it then the methods on next page can help you.

#1. Habit Reversal Training.

  

Most people start picking of skin around nails when they are either stressed or feeling bored. Squeezing a rubber ball can help you a lot to get rid of this problem. This will help to ease the stress and occupy your hands so that you go for eating of your own skin.

#2. Stimulus Control.

  

This therapy involves making changes to your environment or including some thins new to your habit. For example you may add wearing of gloves in your habit till you get rid of picking of skin.
source : http://www.canadashine.com/post/Facts/the-gross-reason-you-need-to-stop-picking-the-skin-around-your-nails-immediately.html

Stop Everything And Make These Ice Cream Churro Bowls Immediately, Because Duh

Recipe: Churro Ice Cream Bowls

~DROOL ALERT…~

Makes 8 churro bowls

INGREDIENTS
¼ cup butter, cubed
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
½ tsp salt
1 cup water
1 cup flour
1 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
Cooking-oil spray
Oil for frying
Cinnamon sugar
Ice cream
Hot fudge and caramel topping (optional)

Equipment:
Piping bag with a small star tip
Muffin tin (6 to 12 cups)

PREPARATION
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add butter, brown sugar, salt, and water, and bring to a boil. As soon as the butter has fully melted and the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and add in flour. Using a wooden spoon, stir until the dough comes together to form a ball (about 1 minute). Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before proceeding to the next step (to prevent accidentally cooking the eggs).

Mix in the vanilla extract and add in the eggs, one at a time, being sure to fully incorporate each egg before adding the next. Once all the eggs are incorporated, transfer it to a piping bag with a small star tip.

Invert a muffin tin and spray thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray. Pipe the dough around the inverted cups in spirals to form the bowls. Immediately transfer the tray to the freezer and freeze until solid (about 3 hours or overnight).

Heat oil in a deep pot to 350˚F (175˚C). Remove the muffin tin from the freezer and flex it to release the churro bowls (you may need to also use a small knife under the bottom edge to initially release them). Return any extras to the freezer while you wait to fry.

Fry them in batches, until nicely browned, no more than 3 at a time. Be sure to carefully tip them into the oil so they sink to the bottom. Once desired color is reached, remove them from the oil to a paper towel–lined plate. Dab off any excess oil then roll them in cinnamon sugar. Fill with your favorite ice cream and toppings. Enjoy!
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Red Wine Spaghetti Is The New Way To Spaghetti

Here’s what happiness in a bowl looks like:

Red Wine Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

4 cups water
1 bottle full bodied red wine (we used cabernet)
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup freshly grated parmesan
1/2 cup flatleaf Italian parsley

PREPARATION

1. Measure 1/4 cup of wine and set aside.
2. Combine the water and the remainder of the bottle of wine (about 3 cups) in a large pot and bring to a boil.
3. Once boiling, add spaghetti and cook (stirring frequently) until al dente, about 7 minutes.
4. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and drain the spaghetti. Set aside.
5. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the reserved cooking liquid and 1/4 cup of reserved wine to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the pasta and toss to coat with the sauce.
7. Add the butter and stir until it melts into the pasta.
8. Add salt and pepper, parmesan, and parsley and stir to combine.
9. Serve on its own or top with more parmesan and parsley and open up another bottle of wine!

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This 80-Year-Old Grandpa Walks 20km Daily To Earn Money Selling Bagoong

We all spend our one-third part of day in completing our daily jobs and in this fastly moving life everyone wants to earn all amenities and luxury to our children’s brighter future. Apart for all that there are some persons who are lives a miserable life, which is full of problems.  Only few of them are ready to take it as challenge and get succeed in it.

Here we are sharing a story about an 80-year-old grandfather who has to roam over the street almost 20KM in a day. Click on next to know more about it.

This man who entered into his 80 year of life named Manong Lauro live in Pandi, Bulacan. Recently we found this man in the street of Pandi with a bucket, which is full shrimp paste or better known as Bagoong to sell it door to door. Bagoong is a kind of paste which very famous in Thai cousins. For this this you need to mix small fish in brine solution with all base ingredients as per your choice and keep them cover for 40-50 days because it needs time for get ferment properly.

No Wants To Have This Paste On Daily Basis

  

As it gets fermented it doesn’t spoil easily. This is a big challenge for Manong to sell it daily to earn basic living. Instead of using a public transport he prefers to walk along the streets to sell his whole bucket. Against all odds and miserable climatic conditions his main aim is to earn that much to buy a kg of rice with some fish for the family and all day was passed in this manner. At this stage no one wants to have that pain but as we are human being our family is first and this affection gives him strength to survive for daily pain in life. This could be an energy booster for them you believe that their life is so weird and can’t survive.

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